GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Chandigarh Administration Gazette
Published by Authority
NO. 84] CHANDIGARH, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2021 (ASADHA 08, 1943 SAKA)
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE-CUM-CHAIRPERSON,
DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY,
U.T., CHANDIGARH
Order
The 23rd June, 2021
No. DM/MA/2021/14057.—Whereas, an order bearing no. DM/MA/2021/12874, dated: 15.06.2021 was issued by the office of undersigned whereby corona curfew was imposed in Chandigarh from 10:30 P.M. to 05:00 A.M. as a measure of isolation and social distancing to contain the spread of COVID-19 due to a lot of non-essential movement of people and vehicles during night.
Whereas, a War Room meeting was held on 22.06.2021 to review the COVID-19 situation in Chandigarh. In that meeting, it was decided that timings of corona curfew should be changed to 11:00 P.M. to 05:00 A.M. on all days.
Now, therefore, I, Mandip Singh Brar, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh, in modification of the above mentioned order, while exercising the power vested with me u/s 144 Cr.P.C., do hereby order that there shall be prohibition on movement of individuals/travellers for all non-essential activities between 11:00 P.M. to 05:00 A.M. in Chandigarh. No person shall leave their homes or shall move on foot or by vehicle or travel or stand or roam around on any road or public places during above said hours.
Following categories shall be exempted :
1. Those tasked with law & order/emergency and municipal services/duties including Executive Magistrates, Police personnel, Military/C.A.P.F. personnel in uniform, health, electricity, fire, media persons with accreditation, telecom services including internet, Govt. postal services, banking and Government machinery tasked with COVID-19 related duties (all on production of Identity Card).
2. The manufacturing units/industry shall be allowed to remain open. The movement of employees/ labour of manufacturing unit/industry and vehicles carrying them shall be allowed. However, concerned unit/industry shall issue them requisite permission/identity cards for the purpose and details of the same shall be shared with the Director, Industries, Chandigarh.
3. There shall be no curbs on inter-State movement of essential and non-essential goods.
446 CHD. ADMN. GAZ., JUNE 30, 2021 (ASAR. 08, 1943 SAKA) 5. A.T.M., Hospitals, Veterinary Hospitals and all related medical establishments, including their manufacturing and distribution units, both in public and private sector, such as dispensaries, chemist, pharmacies and medical equipment shops, laboratories, pharmaceutical research labs,clinics, nursing homes, ambulance, etc. will continue to remain functional. The transportation for all medical personnel, nurses, para-medical staff, other hospital support services shall be permitted.
6. Pregnant women and patients for getting medical/health services.
7. Passengers going to or returning from the airport or railway station or I.S.B.T. shall be exempted 8. Those specially issued a restricted movement pass by the officers authorized in this behalf.
Persons, seeking movement pass may contact at 0172-2700076 & 0172-2700341 or apply online on www.admser.chd.nic.in/dpc. Sh. Pardhuman Singh, H.C.S. and Sh. Sanjeev Kohli, R.L.O. will be the Nodal Officers for this purpose.
9. Those Govt. employees working in tricity shall be allowed transit on production of valid identity cards and duty orders.
10. All vaccination centres/testing centres/dispensaries/medical facilities shall remain open.
11. All passes related to the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana High Court and District Court shall be issued by the Registrar General, Punjab & Haryana High Court.
Any breach of this order shall invite action under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.
This order shall come into force with effect from 23.06.2021 and shall remain effective till further orders.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex parte and is addressed to the public in general.
This order shall be promulgated by affixing copies thereof at the notice boards of the office of the undersigned as well as District Courts and publication in the newspapers having circulation in the area, through the office of the D.P.R., Chandigarh.
Given under my hand and seal on 23.06.2021.
MANDIP SINGH BRAR, I.A.S.,
District Magistrate-cum-Chairperson,
District Disaster Management Authority,
U.T., Chandigarh.